HR Business Partner - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team in a remote capacity. This role is pivotal in providing day-to-day HR support for employees and managers in a high-volume food manufacturing environment. As an HR Business Partner remote, you will focus on employee relations, staffing, compliance, and HR processes that keep the workforce engaged, safe, and aligned with company policies.

What You'll Do

• Act as the first point of contact for employee concerns, supporting and documenting investigations, corrective actions, grievances, and disciplinary procedures in line with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Partner with union representatives on day-to-day matters, ensuring compliance and supporting leadership during labor negotiations.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding hourly and salaried employees to support all staffing needs.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, labor contracts, employment law, GMP, OSHA, and food safety requirements.
• Support payroll changes, attendance and timekeeping, FMLA/leave administration, and benefits inquiries.
• Assist supervisors with performance reviews, coaching conversations, and documentation of employee performance issues.
• Coordinate and track required employee training, including safety, compliance, and policy refreshers.
• Help drive employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and clear communication.
• Partner with operations to address scheduling, absenteeism, and turnover challenges; provide workforce reporting to the HR director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of HR Generalist or HRBP experience in manufacturing (food industry strongly preferred).
• Direct experience in a unionized environment, including grievance handling and contract compliance.
• Solid knowledge of Illinois labor laws and employment regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to partner effectively with both management and union representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and engaging with employees at all levels.
• Bilingual in Spanish (reading, writing, and oral communication) highly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate personal commitments.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive work environment focused on employee engagement and satisfaction.